Architecture in Beautiful and Interesting & Kids eBooks

Who Was Frank Lloyd Wright?

by Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Gregory Copeland ...

Series series Who Was?
Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included private homes – such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a ... Read more

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Born in Wisconsin in 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright became obsessed with a set of building blocks his mother had given to him on his ninth birthday. He grew up to become the father of organic architecture and the greatest American architect of all time, having designed more than 1,100 buildings during his lifetime. These included private homes – such as the stunning Fallingwater, churches, temples, a
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Knights and Castles

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn

by Mary Pope Osborne ...

Illustrated by Will Osborne, Sal Murdocca ...

Series Book 2 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn, they had lots of questions. How were castles built? What was it like to live ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #2: The Knight at Dawn, they had lots of questions. How were castles built? What was it like to live
... Read more
Classical Architecture

by Joyce Markovics ...

Series series Building Big
Classical architecture includes structures inspired by the Greeks and Romans. This book showcases remarkable ancient buildings--from temples and churches to houses and palaces--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars. ... Read more

$36.89 CAD

Classical architecture includes structures inspired by the Greeks and Romans. This book showcases remarkable ancient buildings--from temples and churches to houses and palaces--and the architects who built them. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, design activity, and sidebars.
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Cathedral

The Story of Its Construction

by David Macaulay ...

"Marvelous . . . Recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from [hewing] half a forest to [placing] the last sheet of lead on the spire" ( Time).A Caldecott Honor BookOne of the New York Times's Best Illustrated Books of the YearFrom the author of The Way Things Work, whose books have won numerous awards and sold millions of copies—and delighted readers young and old alike—this is a ... Read more

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"Marvelous . . . Recreates the building of a French Gothic cathedral from [hewing] half a forest to [placing] the last sheet of lead on the spire" ( Time).A Caldecott Honor BookOne of the New York Times's Best Illustrated Books of the YearFrom the author of The Way Things Work, whose books have won numerous awards and sold millions of copies—and delighted readers young and old alike—this is a
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Ten Stories

TEN MORAL STORIES FOR CHILDRENS

by Kaiser Ahmad Reshi ...

Series series A
"Ten Moral Stories""Ten Moral Stories" is a collection of short stories that aim to entertain and inspire readers while conveying important life lessons and moral values. Each story is a self-contained narrative, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of human nature and the choices we make. Through relatable characters and engaging plots, the book explores various moral themes, ... Read more

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"Ten Moral Stories""Ten Moral Stories" is a collection of short stories that aim to entertain and inspire readers while conveying important life lessons and moral values. Each story is a self-contained narrative, offering a unique perspective on the complexities of human nature and the choices we make. Through relatable characters and engaging plots, the book explores various moral themes,
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The Design and Construction of Flying Model Aircraft

by D. A. Russell ...

This book contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to designing and constructing model aircraft. Containing step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in model aircraft construction. It would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Airfoils”, “Airfoil and Fuselages ... Read more

$10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to designing and constructing model aircraft. Containing step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this book is highly recommended for those with an interest in model aircraft construction. It would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Airfoils”, “Airfoil and Fuselages
... Read more
What Were the Twin Towers?

by Jim O'Connor, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...

Series series What Was?
Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed—in this informative account part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series featuring 16 pages of photos.When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were considered an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and ... Read more

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Discover the true story of the Twin Towers—how they came to be the tallest buildings in the world and why they were destroyed—in this informative account part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series featuring 16 pages of photos.When the Twin Towers were built in 1973, they were considered an architectural wonder. At 1,368 feet, they clocked in as the tallest buildings in the world and
... Read more
Engineering the City

How Infrastructure Works

by Matthys Levy, Richard Panchyk ...

How does a city obtain water, gas, and electricity? Where do these services come from? How are they transported? The answer is infrastructure, or the inner, and sometimes invisible, workings of the city. Roads, railroads, bridges, telephone wires, and power lines are visible elements of the infrastructure; sewers, plumbing pipes, wires, tunnels, cables, and sometimes rails are usually buried ... Read more

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How does a city obtain water, gas, and electricity? Where do these services come from? How are they transported? The answer is infrastructure, or the inner, and sometimes invisible, workings of the city. Roads, railroads, bridges, telephone wires, and power lines are visible elements of the infrastructure; sewers, plumbing pipes, wires, tunnels, cables, and sometimes rails are usually buried
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Mill

by David Macaulay ...

This illustrated look at nineteenth-century New England architecture was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.This book, from the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, takes readers of all ages on a journey through a fictional mill town called Wicksbridge. With words and pictures, David Macaulay reveals fascinating details about the planning, construction, and operation of ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This illustrated look at nineteenth-century New England architecture was named a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.This book, from the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, takes readers of all ages on a journey through a fictional mill town called Wicksbridge. With words and pictures, David Macaulay reveals fascinating details about the planning, construction, and operation of
... Read more
How to Build LEGO Houses

Go on a Journey to Become a Better Builder

by Jessica Farrell, Nate Dias, Hannah Dolan ...

Discover how to build your dream LEGO houses - with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders.Create 30 incredible LEGO homes. Build a beautiful thatched cottage, make a cool treehouse, create a fantasy home with a slide, spook your friends with a haunted house, and much more.From foundations and roofs to balconies and microscale buildings, learn everything you need to create your own LEGO ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Discover how to build your dream LEGO houses - with tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders.Create 30 incredible LEGO homes. Build a beautiful thatched cottage, make a cool treehouse, create a fantasy home with a slide, spook your friends with a haunted house, and much more.From foundations and roofs to balconies and microscale buildings, learn everything you need to create your own LEGO
... Read more
Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Man-of-War

Illustrated by Stephen Biesty ...

by Richard Platt ...

Series series DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections
Look inside an 18th-century warship as it sails into battle on the high seas.Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigation.Biesty's incredible drawings slice through a man-of-war to explore every corner, from the crow's nest to the stinking hold. Packed with fascinating facts and gory details, the pages teem with sailors ... Read more

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Look inside an 18th-century warship as it sails into battle on the high seas.Packed with extraordinary illustrations, this history book for children covers everything from warship design to navigation.Biesty's incredible drawings slice through a man-of-war to explore every corner, from the crow's nest to the stinking hold. Packed with fascinating facts and gory details, the pages teem with sailors
... Read more
Where Is Machu Picchu?

by Megan Stine, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John O'Brien ...

Series series Where Is?
What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title.Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham ... Read more

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What's left of Machu Picchu stands as the most significant link to the marvelous Inca civilization of Peru. Now readers can explore these ruins in this compelling Where Is? title.Built in the fifteenth century and tucked away in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was abandoned after the Spaniards conquered the Incan empire in the sixteenth century. It remained hidden until 1911 when Hiram Bingham
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Why Humans Build Up

The Rise of Towers, Temples and Skyscrapers

by Gregor Craigie ...

Illustrated by Kathleen Fu ...

Series Book 1 - Orca Timeline
★**“This great STEAM offering has multiple applications and will be useful for report writers and aspiring architects alike.”—Booklist, starred review**★**“Finely detailed inside and outside...Broad in scope, perceptively organized, and enriched with fascinating entries.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review**Why did they build it so high?People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of ... Read more

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★**“This great STEAM offering has multiple applications and will be useful for report writers and aspiring architects alike.”—Booklist, starred review**★**“Finely detailed inside and outside...Broad in scope, perceptively organized, and enriched with fascinating entries.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review**Why did they build it so high?People have been constructing tall buildings for thousands of
... Read more
Where Is the Eiffel Tower?

by Dina Anastasio, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Tim Foley ...

Series series Where Is?
Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world!When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris ... Read more

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Learn about the Eiffel Tower, beloved and iconic symbol of Paris, France, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world!When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World's Fair in 1889, the people of Paris
... Read more
What Do We Know About the Winchester House?

by Emma Carlson Berne, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...

Series series What Do We Know About?
The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly haunted?In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features, ... Read more

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The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Why was Sarah Winchester's puzzling mansion built with so many mysterious features? And is it truly haunted?In 1884, Sarah Winchester began building a large mansion in Santa Clara County, California. Under Sarah's direction, the house rose to be seven stories high and filled with mysterious features,
... Read more
Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects

by Andrea Beaty ...

Illustrated by David Roberts ...

Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the new hands-on STEM project book from the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist.Iggy Peck has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials ... Read more

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Creativity meets curiosity and critical thinking in Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects, the new hands-on STEM project book from the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Iggy Peck, Architect; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Ada Twist, Scientist.Iggy Peck has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, though they’re sometimes surprised by his materials
... Read more
The Art of Construction

Projects and Principles for Beginning Engineers & Architects

by Mario Salvadori ...

Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Students discover the basic principles necessary to build all types of structures used in everyday life including bridges, skyscrapers, and other architectural gems. Line art illustrations help to explain projects that demonstrate how these principles keep structures solid. Perfect for kids who wonder why, and love to figure things out! All projects are easily done with materials found around-the
... Read more
Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections Castle

Illustrated by Stephen Biesty ...

by Richard Platt ...

Series series DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections
History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles.Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches.Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From ... Read more

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History comes alive in this incredible children's illustrated book about castles.Slicing through different areas of a medieval fortress, extraordinary views reveal the people busy inside, preparing for battle as an enemy army approaches.Packed with facts, you'll find out what it takes to build a massive 14th-century castle, dress a knight in armor, or prepare a feast fit for a king or queen. From
... Read more
Mosque

by David Macaulay ...

From the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, a remarkable look at how a sixteenth-century mosque would have been built, in words and pictures."Gorgeously illustrated . . . Macaulay is renowned for spectacular children's books with an architectural flavor . . . Mosque is a superbly illustrated and technically engrossing explanation of how a great Turkish mosque complex would be built in ... Read more

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From the award-winning author of The Way Things Work, a remarkable look at how a sixteenth-century mosque would have been built, in words and pictures."Gorgeously illustrated . . . Macaulay is renowned for spectacular children's books with an architectural flavor . . . Mosque is a superbly illustrated and technically engrossing explanation of how a great Turkish mosque complex would be built in
... Read more
Where Is the Taj Mahal?

by Dorothy Hoobler, Thomas Hoobler, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...

Series series Where Is?
Learn about the love story behind the creation of one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in the world.The Taj Mahal may look like a palace, but it's actually a tomb and a lasting testament to one of the world's great love stories. In 1612, Mogul emperor Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. It had been love at first sight and for nineteen years they were so inseparable that Mumtaz even ... Read more

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Learn about the love story behind the creation of one of the most beautiful and famous buildings in the world.The Taj Mahal may look like a palace, but it's actually a tomb and a lasting testament to one of the world's great love stories. In 1612, Mogul emperor Shah Jahan married Mumtaz Mahal. It had been love at first sight and for nineteen years they were so inseparable that Mumtaz even
... Read more
Shadow Thieves: Island of Skulls

by Peter Burns ...

Series Book 2 - Shadow Thieves
** SHADOW THIEVES (published as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026!**“Top marks” Observer"Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG“The real thing” MICHAEL GRANT“A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUD“Propulsive pacing and action packed plotting” Publishers’ Weekly starred revi... ... Read more

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** SHADOW THIEVES (published as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES in the US) is the OVERALL WINNER of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Prize 2026!**“Top marks” Observer"Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG“The real thing” MICHAEL GRANT“A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUD“Propulsive pacing and action packed plotting” Publishers’ Weekly starred revi...
... Read more
Where Is the Parthenon?

by Roberta Edwards, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...

Series series Where Is?
Discover the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the most famous and beautiful places in the world!Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a ... Read more

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Discover the ruins of the Parthenon, one of the most famous and beautiful places in the world!Athens, Greece, is best known for the Parthenon, the ruins of an ancient temple completed in 438 BC to honor the goddess Athena. But what many people don't know is that it only served as a temple for a couple hundred years. It then became a church, then a mosque, and by the end of the 1600s served as a
... Read more
Shadow Thieves

by Peter Burns ...

Series Book 1 - Shadow Thieves
** OVERALL WINNER OF THE BARNES & NOBLE CHILDREN’S AND YA BOOK PRIZE 2026 (published in the US as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES)**“Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG“I have never been as quickly hooked by a book. Debut author? And it’s this good? Shadow Thieves is the real thing” MICHAEL GRANT“A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUDSKANDAR MEETS OLIVER TWIST IN THIS BL... ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

** OVERALL WINNER OF THE BARNES & NOBLE CHILDREN’S AND YA BOOK PRIZE 2026 (published in the US as SCHOOL FOR THIEVES)**“Utterly fabulous” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG“I have never been as quickly hooked by a book. Debut author? And it’s this good? Shadow Thieves is the real thing” MICHAEL GRANT“A thrilling read!” JONATHAN STROUDSKANDAR MEETS OLIVER TWIST IN THIS BL...
... Read more
Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross Sections of Everything

by Richard Platt ...

Illustrated by Stephen Biesty ...

Series series DK Stephen Biesty Cross-Sections
How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts?Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

How many rivets and bolts hold the wings of a Boeing 777 plane together? Why does an astronaut's spacesuit have a layer of liquid-cooled underwear? Who puts the jam in doughnuts?Find out the answers to these questions and much, much more in Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections of Everything. His intricate artwork will have children and adults alike poring over every detail, whether it's
... Read more

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